Stepping OUT – Going bush for a mind-expanding experience: Brimbank & Maribyrnong Interfaith Network

Brimbank & Maribyrnong Interfaith Network (BMIN) invites young people to:

“Stepping OUT” – Going bush for a mind-expanding experience

Are you:
• 18-25 years old and living in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne?
• A person connected to a cultural or religious community?
• Interested in expanding your horizons and meeting people from different faiths & cultural communities?
• Willing to take on the challenge of a three day hike in the Victorian bush?
• Free on the Easter weekend, Sat 19 April – Mon 21 April?

Then – join a group of 20 selected young adults to participate in the inaugural Interfaith Bush Walk sponsored by the Brimbank & Maribyrnong Interfaith Network.

This is a fully sponsored and expertly facilitated bush hike with all equipment, food and materials supplied.

To join the “Stepping Out” bushwalk, please complete the application form below or download the form from our website www.bmin.org.au.

The Location is the Brisbane Ranges National Park - about 50 kilometres or 45 minutes west of Werribee. The Burchell Trail is a 38 kilometre, three-day walk that runs north-south through the national park.

The walk will commence on Saturday morning (19th April) and conclude on Monday afternoon (21 April). There will be two groups: male participants will walk from north to south, and female participants will walk from south to north.

Prior to the commencement of the walk, an information evening will be conducted, to provide an opportunity to introduce yourselves, understand and develop expectations and reflect on what you might like to gain from ‘Stepping Out’.

Participants will be required to walk for about two or three hours each day and will carry a rucksack each day with waterproof clothing, a water bottle and snacks. Tents, clothing, sleeping bags, food and cooking equipment will be carried in a support vehicle. Participants will be expected to erect their own accommodation tents, cooperate with others in cooking meals and performing tasks that will contribute to a successful and worthwhile experience.

Experienced facilitators will lead the activities and structured discussions about faith and identity in the evening sessions. Informal conversations around faith and cultural identity are encouraged during walking and meal times.

No drugs or alcohol will be allowed. Suitable food will be provided for Halal and Vegetarian diets.

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to each participant on conclusion of the debriefing session following the event.

Further information: Go to www.bmin.org.au